Shad Meier

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Shad Meier is a former professional American football tight end, 6 foot 4 inches, 255 pounds, from Pittsburg, Kansas who enjoyed a 6 year playing career in the NFL. He spent his NFL career with being drafted by the Tennessee Titans in Round 3 of the 2001 NFL Draft and was traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2004 before retiring in 2006. Meier prepped at Pittsburg High School, in his home town, where he was an All-State Top 11 Selection in Kansas in the fall of 1995 under legendary coach Larry Garman. He went on to enjoy a five year playing career for the Kansas State Wildcats, where he was a two-year starter at tight end for Bill Snyder. Meier is the oldest of four brothers. All brothers played football collegiately. Adam at Pittsburg State, Dylan at Kansas State and Kerry is a current slot receiver and back up punter at the University of Kansas. Meier is son of Dennis and Valerie Meier who reside in Pittsburg, Kansas.